Cape Chisel: Steel, 1/2 in Blade Wd, 8 in Overall Lg, Plain Grip, 10405

The tip of cape chisels flares out from the shaft and tapers to a point to form a slim cutting edge that cuts keyways, seats, grooves, and slots in metal. Also known as crosscut chisels, they slide into tight spaces and make cuts without binding in the slot. They are commonly used to chip a series of grooves into a workpiece and to start cuts, which can be finished with cold chisels.